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  • Title: Timing of cataract surgery in diabetics.
    Author: Gabrić N, Henc-Petrinović L, Dekaris I, Busić M, Petrinović-Doresić J.
    Journal: Acta Med Croatica; 1996; 50(1):25-8. PubMed ID: 8776112.
    Abstract:
    In their retrospective study, the authors investigated the outcome of extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) followed by posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation (PCIOL), in 2864 operated eyes, out of which 546 (19%) were in diabetics. The preoperative retinal status was recorded in all subjects. In 6 (1%) patients, laser photocoagulation was performed preoperatively. The obtained visual acuity was 0.4 or better in 90.0% of diabetics and in 91.8% of control subjects, showing no significant difference in the postoperative complications between diabetics and non-diabetics. The results indicated the cataract operation (ECCE + PCIOL) to be a well tolerated surgical procedure in diabetic patients with lenticular opacity, in whom it should be even earlier performed than in nondiabetics, because cataract prevents the diagnosis or treatment of a suspect retinal disorder.
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